Discover How a Classic Fairline Motor Yacht Was Lovingly Restored, Reflecting the Enduring Passion for Vintage Boating

Stuart Potts’ maritime journey began far from the sea, in the heartlands of England where his father introduced him to boating with a simple sailing dinghy kit. He nurtured this newfound passion for water and sailing through his teenage years, with a particularly defining moment arriving when he met Kay in college. With Kay, their shared love for boating grew, encapsulated in countless weekends spent preparing her parents’ old wooden motorsailer for launching. And as the motorsailer soared, so did their love for each other.

The vacuum left by the absence of boating in their life was all too compelling. The fire that had never really extinguished reignited passionately when Stuart fell in love with a 1985 Fairline 36 Sedan in 2013. He saw potential and beauty amidst its classic silhouette - a metaphor for his personal journey. Like his enduring love for Kay and boating, he envisioned this vintage boat’s transformation and renaissance.

The old Fairline became a symbol of their dedication to boating, celebrated with a stunning retro refit celebrating both their 40th wedding anniversary and the boat’s 40th birthday. This stunning journey through Stuart’s love for boating mirrors a wider truth: the magnetism and timeless charm of the sea, and the allure of nurturing a vintage boat back to life, echoing nostalgia and the undying romance of the maritime life. So, heed the call of the waters and let your passion for boating, like Stuart and Kay, navigate your life’s adventures.